Software Engineer

1. Company Description

Our client operates within a specialized judicial investigation organization focused on combating organized crime, cybercrime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and other high-impact criminal activities.

The directorate provides operational, technical, and forensic support to judicial police operations and special units, working closely with national and international partners.

This is a secure, primarily on-premise environment where technology directly supports mission-critical investigations.

Location: Brussels area (well connected by public transport)

2. Job Description

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Software Engineer (Python/Django) to join an existing team of four developers working on an application that supports operational investigative needs.

You will contribute to building new features while maintaining and improving existing functionality in a secure, high-sensitivity environment. The project is delivered using Agile methodologies, and you will work closely with stakeholders to translate operational and business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Ready to build technology that supports real-world investigative impact? Read on.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance features in a Python/Django-based application supporting operational investigations
• Maintain, refactor, and optimize existing functionality with a focus on performance and reliability
• Build and maintain front-end components using React
• Develop and maintain APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) and support containerized deployments (Docker)
• Ensure code quality, data integrity, and security within a sensitive judicial environment

4. Profile & Competencies

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Development / IT (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Python skills with proven Django experience
• Strong front-end development experience with React
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to obtain security accreditation/clearance, with professional proficiency in English and Dutch or French

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Nginx or Apache
• Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
• Experience with pandas and advanced SQL
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

5. Offer

• High-impact role in a mission-driven judicial environment
• Work on technology that directly supports investigative operations
• Agile team of experienced developers
• Hybrid model: 2 days per week on-site (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Stable, long-term project within a secure environment

(Financial details available upon request.)

6. Call To Action

Ready to develop secure, high-impact software that directly supports the fight against organized crime?

Apply now and become part of a mission-driven technology team.